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Apprentice Hire Controller

Due to business growth TACS Hire is now in a position to recruit an apprentice Hire Controller. You will develop an in-depth technical product knowledge, health and safety knowledge and skills and learn how to advise customers on suitable products. This is a busy position that will suit a "people person" who is looking for a long term career.

  • What will the apprentice be doing?

    • Providing information to customers to help them select the correct equipment for their planned activity.
    • Ensure that relevant health and safety information is provided.
    • Arrange transportation of equipment.
    • Communicating with customers both via e-mail and on the phone.
    • Complete contract documentation for on-hire and off-hire.
    • Ensure that equipment is safe and safety inspections have been completed.
    • Process payments - this will include calculating hire costs, deposits amounts, damage charges, excess charges, transportation costs and insurance payments.
    • Handling technical enquiries and complaints.
    • Keeping upto date with stock control, maintenance schedules and delivery/collection dates.
    • Assisting drivers with loading/unloading.
  • What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

    We host supporting workshops regularly throughout the apprenticeship which you will attend at our designated training site/campus. These workshops are carefully designed to support the learning required throughout the apprenticeship programme.

    You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

    You will experience a blended learning model.

  • What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

    This apprenticeship will give you the foundation knowledge upon which you can build a long and successful career with TACS Hire. Further training may include a higher level apprenticeship or manufacturers training or short courses to increase knowledge.
    Progression would initially be to a Hire Controller then Hire Desk Manager and potentially Branch Manager.

  • Desired skills and personal qualities

    Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative
  • Qualifications

    GCSE English (Grade 4) Essential
    GCSE Maths (Grade 4) Essential

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